I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Hershey Company in Dec 2016
Interview
phone screening
pre recorded video interview
video interview with Team leads and Brand Manager
On-site Interview
I also had to interview with three other managers due to the original location being filled. I may have had an extended interview process due to applying for two different locations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why hershey? What makes you a good fit for the company/position? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Tell me a time you dealt with a difficult customer, how did you handle - what was the outcome?
Tell me a time you took the lead on a project?
Tell me a time when you failed?
Tell me a time when you had to priorities your work load?
How would you persuade a customer ot do something they normally wouldnt do?
Tell us feedback you recieved that had greatest impact?
Tell me a time when you were in a win win situation?
If we gave you a new product and wanted you to create a display in your stores with the product, how would you prepare for your meeting with the store managers?
Tell me about the most innovative solution that you've developed recently to a business problem?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at The Hershey Company (Los Angeles, CA) in Aug 2018
Interview
Total of five interviews. The hiring managers were very easy to talk to. Make sure to have interview experience or have practiced interviewing before application process. I really enjoyed everyone I talked to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was there a time when you had to use data to sell or analyze
I applied online. I interviewed at The Hershey Company (Los Angeles, CA) in Jun 2017
Interview
Long hiring process but everyone who I've met through interviews were very energetic and easy to talk to. Interviews conducted were phone screening, online recorded interview, and met with direct manager. If pushed through final steps you'll meet with lead sales manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever dealt with data in your previous job or any prior experience?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at The Hershey Company (Phoenix, AZ) in May 2017
Interview
There were about 5 interviews over a span of 2 months. This included a phone interview, a web interview, 2 Skype interviews and an in person interview. All in all it was a good process and I ended up with the job
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you overcome difficulty in the work place/school?
Area Sales Representative applicants have rated the interview process at The Hershey Company with 3.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Area Sales Representative roles take an average of 57 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at The Hershey Company overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at The Hershey Company as a Area Sales Representative according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 27%
Skills test: 20%
Phone interview: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
Background check: 13%
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